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Charles Fritz Obituary
Fritz, Charles M. Retried Lt. Commander USN WWII. 77 year resident of Park Ridge. Beloved husband of Renee (nee Schert), loving father of Gail (Dave) Wolfe, Chuck (Kathy), John (Gayle) and Ann (Jim) McFarland, devoted grandfather of Laura, Brian (Emilee), Kaitlin, Chuck III (Amy), Jenny, Mike, Danielle, Casey, Kelly, Kylie, Jimmy, Megan, Allison and one great-grandson Chuck IV, dearest sister-in-law of Marilyn Wandtke. Funeral Thursday, May 17, 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 306 S. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge. Interment Town of Maine Cemetery. Visitation 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home, 120 S. Northwest Hwy. (2 blks. S. of Touhy), Park Ridge, In lieu of flowers, memorials to Les Turner ALS Foundation, 5550 W. Touhy Ave., Suite 302, Skokie, IL 60076. Funeral info., 847-823-1171. 
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Memories and Condolences
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Bea Flanagan
May 17, 2007
My deepest sympathy and prayers to all memebers of the Fritz family. At this time of sorrow, many GOOD memories of Roosevelt Grade School and the Fritz family resurface.
Bea (Hapeman) Flanagan
May 16, 2007
David & Gail,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the death of Mr. Fritz.
Mark Baker
The Staff of Ryan-Parke Funeral Home
May 16, 2007
Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.
Dave Scott
May 15, 2007
My very good friend since grade school days over 70 years ago. A wonderful person. Rest in peace
Charlie
Jim Nelson
May 15, 2007
Please accept my condolences on this sad occasion. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sue Amedeo
May 15, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love, Bill, Sue and Faith Amedeo
Rich & Marge Trench
May 15, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Wish we could be there at this sad time!
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